MarcoV Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hey there everyone! I just bought a 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special. This is my starter bike/man project and I am excited. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted March 25, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2011 Oh my god you bought one of THOSE, have you never heard of the problems people have with these...... Nah neither have i Welcome to the asylum er, boards..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Welch Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I have. They fall in love with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoV Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Funny, my first bike ever and I have never riden a bike before. This should be challanging and fun. I just purchased Pod air filters for each carb and now need to buy a new battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 25, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2011 ...... Any advice is greatly appreciated! Yeah only ever buy three sparkplugs Nice bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoV Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Thanks! I need to mess with the front brake. For some reason it is extremely hard to squeeze the brake lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Welcome MakoV, i remember the Xs 750. i was pillion in1977, as we entered a corner " mate changed down a gear, Fkn back wheel locked, Shaft drive, We only had been on RD"s & Dt"s What a shiter we got,,, Thats why thers never been a race bike with shaft drive ,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 27, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 27, 2011 Funny, my first bike ever and I have never riden a bike before. This should be challanging and fun. I just purchased Pod air filters for each carb and now need to buy a new battery. your in for fun then. anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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